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Brass is an alloy of - |
| A. | Lead and tin |
| B. | Zine and copper |
| C. | Antimony, tin and lead |
| D. | Zinc, tin and copper |
| Answer» B. Zine and copper | |
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Explanation: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. By comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze does not necessarily contain tin, and a variety of alloys of copper, including alloys with arsenic, phosphorus, aluminium, manganese, and silicon, are commonly termed "brome". |
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